Christmas carol

A Christmas carol (also called a noël, from the French word meaning "Christmas") is a carol (song or hymn) whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas, and which is traditionally sung on Christmas itself or during the surrounding holiday season. Christmas carols may be regarded as a subset of the broader category of Christmas music.

History

The first known Christmas hymns may be traced to fourth century Rome. Latin hymns such as Veni redemptor gentium, written by Ambrose, Archbishop of Milan, were austere statements of the theological doctrine of the Incarnation in opposition to Arianism. Corde natus ex Parentis (Of the Father's heart begotten) by the Spanish poet Prudentius (d. 413) is still sung in some churches today. The early history is detailed in several books, including Noel: The History and Traditional Behind Christmas Carols (2010 Halifax Press ISBN 978-0-9829700-1-0)

In the ninth and tenth centuries, the Christmas "Sequence" or "Prose" was introduced in Northern European monasteries, developing under Bernard of Clairvaux into a sequence of rhymed stanzas. In the twelfth century the Parisian monk Adam of St. Victor began to derive music from popular songs, introducing something closer to the traditional Christmas carol.

Choir

A choir (/ˈkwaɪ.ər/) (also known as a chorale or chorus) is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform. Choirs may perform music from the classical music repertoire, which spans from the Medieval era to the 2010s, and/or popular music repertoire. Most choirs are led by a conductor, who leads the performances with arm and face gestures.

A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus. The former term is very often applied to groups affiliated with a church (whether or not they actually occupy the choir) and the second to groups that perform in theatres or concert halls, but this distinction is far from rigid. Choirs may sing without instrumental accompaniment, with the accompaniment of a piano or pipe organ, with a small ensemble (e.g., harpsichord, cello and double bass for a Baroque era piece), or with a full orchestra of 70-100 musicians.

The term "Choir" has the secondary definition of a subset of an ensemble; thus one speaks of the "woodwind choir" of an orchestra, or different "choirs" of voices and/or instruments in a polychoral composition. In typical 18th- to 21st-century oratorios and masses, chorus or choir is usually understood to imply more than one singer per part, in contrast to the quartet of soloists also featured in these works.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, sometimes colloquially referred to as MoTab or Tab Choir, is a Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning, 360-member, all-volunteer choir. The choir is part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its funding is provided by the sale of albums, concert tickets, licensing of recorded performances, and donations. The choir's current music director is Mack Wilberg.

Description

Called "America's Choir" by U.S. PresidentRonald Reagan, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is made up of 360 men and women; all are members of the LDS Church in good standing. Although many choir members live within close proximity of the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, some members commute long distances for practices and the choir's weekly television and radio broadcast. Choir members are not paid for their participation or performances. There are often husband–wife combinations and some families have participated in the choir for generations.

Salt Lake Tabernacle

History

The Tabernacle was built to house meetings for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and was the location of the church's semi-annual general conference for 132 years. However, because of the growth in the number of conference attendees, general conference was moved to the new and larger LDS Conference Center in 2000. In the October 1999 General Conference, church presidentGordon B. Hinckley gave a talk honoring the Tabernacle and introducing the new Conference Center. Now a historic building on Temple Square, the Salt Lake Tabernacle is still used for overflow crowds during general conference. The Tabernacle is the home of the world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and was the previous home of the Utah Symphony Orchestra until the construction of Abravanel Hall. It is the historic broadcasting home for the radio and television program known as Music and the Spoken Word. In 2005, the Tabernacle was closed for two years of intensive renovations that greatly increased its ability to withstand earthquakes. It was reopened and rededicated by Hinckley during the Saturday afternoon session of the church's general conference on March 31, 2007. The Museum of Church History and Art opened an extensive display on the Tabernacle as part of the rededication of the historic edifice.

Silent night karaoke - piano and strings instrumental accompaniment for singing or solo instrument. You may sing or play the melody over this soothing and relaxing piano and strings background.
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5. Silent night piano and violin instrumental version in C major
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'Scrooge' (Muppet Christmas Carol) • Karaoke / Instrumental

An instrumental version of one of the most annoyingly catchy tunes ever to stick with you from your 80s/90s childhood, with on screen lyrics. Originally composed by Paul Williams and Miles Goodman.
As usual with these reconstructions, I took liberties with the instrumentation and notation, but I've decided not to beat myself up about it.
The animation messes up on occasion because of hasty last minute alterations I had to make due to YouTit being an utter tube regarding video/audio sync.
Enjoy, and have a good Christmas / Happy Holidays!

We Wish You A Merry Christmas (Karaoke)

Mr EntertainerKaraoke version of We Wish You A Merry Christmas.
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Winter Wonderland - (HD Karaoke) Traditional Christmas Song

Jingle Bells (Karaoke)

Mr EntertainerKaraoke version of “Jingle Bells”
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'Scrooge' (Muppet Christmas Carol) • Karaoke / Instrumental

An instrumental version of one of the most annoyingly catchy tunes ever to stick with you from your 80s/90s childhood, with on screen lyrics. Originally compose...

An instrumental version of one of the most annoyingly catchy tunes ever to stick with you from your 80s/90s childhood, with on screen lyrics. Originally composed by Paul Williams and Miles Goodman.
As usual with these reconstructions, I took liberties with the instrumentation and notation, but I've decided not to beat myself up about it.
The animation messes up on occasion because of hasty last minute alterations I had to make due to YouTit being an utter tube regarding video/audio sync.
Enjoy, and have a good Christmas / Happy Holidays!

An instrumental version of one of the most annoyingly catchy tunes ever to stick with you from your 80s/90s childhood, with on screen lyrics. Originally composed by Paul Williams and Miles Goodman.
As usual with these reconstructions, I took liberties with the instrumentation and notation, but I've decided not to beat myself up about it.
The animation messes up on occasion because of hasty last minute alterations I had to make due to YouTit being an utter tube regarding video/audio sync.
Enjoy, and have a good Christmas / Happy Holidays!

James caps off 2016 with a Christmas edition of CarpoolKaraoke featuring Mariah Carey, Adele, Lady Gaga and other guests throughout the year to sing Mariah's classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
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James caps off 2016 with a Christmas edition of CarpoolKaraoke featuring Mariah Carey, Adele, Lady Gaga and other guests throughout the year to sing Mariah's classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
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Each week night, THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN throws the ultimate late night after party with a mix of celebrity guests, edgy musical acts, games and sketches. Corden differentiates his show by offering viewers a peek behind-the-scenes into the green room, bringing all of his guests out at once and lending his musical and acting talents to various sketches. Additionally, bandleader Reggie Watts and the house band provide original, improvised music throughout the show. Since Corden took the reigns as host in March 2015, he has quickly become known for generating buzzworthy viral videos, such as Carpool Karaoke."

Mr EntertainerKaraoke version of We Wish You A Merry Christmas.
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The audio & video content is owned by Digitop Ltd.
We Wish You A Merry Christmas is in the public domain

Mr EntertainerKaraoke version of We Wish You A Merry Christmas.
More videos available at www.mrentertainer.co.uk
The audio & video content is owned by Digitop Ltd.
We Wish You A Merry Christmas is in the public domain

Mr EntertainerKaraoke version of “Jingle Bells”
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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols (2017) (The Hastings College Choir)

For well over a century, choral singing at Hastings College has been closely -- and warmly -- associated with Christmas. In this very special hour, the students, faculty, and staff of Hastings College collaborate to weave a tapestry of words and music in celebration of the season.
Words, both familiar and new, are the heart of this service recorded live on December 5, 2017 by HC WorldMedia in FrenchMemorial Chapel on the Hastings College campus. Nine traditional scripture lessons recount "the loving purposes of God from the days of our sin until the merciful redemption brought us by one Holy Child."
Words are the heart, but music is the soul of this service. From simple songs of devotion to magnificent hymns of praise, The Hastings College Choir, long known for technical brilliance and m...

Born, Born in Bethlehem
Arr: Donald Moord
Carol sang by the Union Christian CollegeChoir, during the carol service on 10th December 2017.
LyricsMary had a baby, oh, my lord Mary had a baby, oh my lord
Mary had a baby, oh, my lord Born, born in Bethlehem.
The hay is his pillow, The manger his bed
The beasts stand in wonder to gaze on his head
Yet there where he lies, he's so weak and so poor
Come shepherds and wise men to, kneel at his door...
The flory surrounds them With angels on high
and 'peace-up-on earth' Heavenly voices reply
Then comes little children and hear what they say
that gladdened the world on that Christmas day.
Mary had a baby, oh, my lord Mary had a baby, oh my lord
Mary had a baby, oh, my lord Born, born in Bethlehem (2)
Born, born in Bethlehem. Yes he was born ...